Welcome to Ottawa, the beautiful and historic capital of Canada that is booming with new condo developments.
Sitting on the South Bank of the Ottawa River in southern Ontario, Ottawa borders Gatineau, Quebec, and forms the center of the National Capital Region. It has a population of over 1.3 million people and a history dating back to 1826. It's famously home to many cultural landmarks and educational institutions.
As well as being a cultural and educational hub, Ottawa is also home to countless condos. There are 428 condo buildings in Ottawa, and you can find a wide range of Ottawa condo buildings like Low-Rise, Mid-Rise, High-Rise, Luxury, Pre-Construction, and Lofts too. In short, there are many types of Ottawa condos for sale, offering something for everyone.
A big selling point of Ottawa is its diversity, and it has lots of interesting neighborhoods to explore and discover.
You can find a wide range of Ottawa condos in some of the city's most popular and rapidly-developing neighborhoods, including Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, Sandy Hill, Westboro, Hintonburg, Mechanicsville, Byward Market, The Glebe, and Lebreton. Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market tend to have the most condos in Ottawa.
Centretown, Downtown Ottawa, and Byward Market all have a high number of condos in Ottawa. These neighborhoods are also some of the best places to live in Ottawa, home to famous landmarks like the Peace Tower, the Canadian Museum of Nature, and ByWard Market Square.
The city also boasts many other exciting neighborhoods with Ottawa condos for sale, including neighborhoods that are quieter and calmer, ideal for growing families, and many of the best condo buildings offering easy access to Ottawa's top sights like Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the National Gallery of Canada, and the Canadian War Museum.
The average days on market for condos for sale in Ottawa is 40 days, and the average sale price of condos in Ottawa is $390,239. There were 2039 Ottawa condos sold last year. Ottawa saw a decrease in the number of condos sold of -5% compared to the previous year. There are also plenty of new constructions of condos in Ottawa too, opening up more opportunities for new arrivals to this fabulous city.
In terms of general lifestyle for a condo in Ottawa, the city has a walk score of 7, a bike score of 25, and a transit score of 26. Ottawa condo dwellers can rely on the city's OC Transpo public transport system of buses and light rail transit to get around with ease, and the capital region has more than 300km of bike paths too, ideal for cyclists.
The Astro is located at 154 Nelson Street in Lower Town, on the edge of the trendy Byward Market. Built-in 1986 by R.J. Nichol, the high-rise building contains open-concept 2 bedroom units. Condos for sale at The Astro feature a gallery-style kitchen, spacious balcony, and master bedroom with a walk-in closet and ensuite. Located next to the historic Bytowne Cinema, residents can walk to Parliament Hill, the Rideau Canal, the University of Ottawa, and all amenities. The Astro is a 10-minute walk from the O-Trains Rideau Station.
The Astro Neighbourhood Guide
The Astro is located in Lower Town. Lower Town is a neighbourhood in the Rideau-Vanier ward in the heart of Ottawa. On the east side of downtown. It is the oldest part of the city. Bounded by Rideau Street to the south, Ottawa River to the north, and the Rideau River to the east and the Rideau Canal to the west. It is right on the edge of the Byward Market. Lower Town has a diverse population that makes it one of the city's most interesting neighbourhoods. Its main stretch along Rideau Street is very bustling and includes many businesses including a large grocery store, the Rideau Branch of the Ottawa Public Library, and an Orthodox Jewish synagogue. Lower Town is home to young professionals and families who seek to be near their work and the attractions of the Byward Market and Parliament Hill.
Prior to the shopping malls and suburbanization of today, Rideau Street west of King Edward was the primary shopping area of Ottawa. To the north, the Byward Market area continues to thrive to this day. Today, King Edward Avenue is a main road running north-south through the neighbourhood. It is connected on its north to the MacDonald Cartier Bridge, the main connection with Gatineau, Quebec. Residents living here experience an urban lifestyle with public transportation and tons of commercial development. The O-Train services this area with Rideau Station being within walking distance. They have seen condo growth recently which is making the area a very sought-after community.
Lower Town is bordered by the Rideau Canal and the Rideau River. Near Sandy Hill, New Edinburgh and Lindenlea communities, the residential area is mostly found in Lower Town's North Eastern section. Lower Town will not disappoint you with its wide selection of international restaurants that can be found on Murray Street and other streets in the neighbourhood.
The Astro has many popular bakeries including Loblaws and Portuguese Bakery. Coffee shop lovers will appreciate local cafe's like Happy Goat Coffee Co. (Sandy Hill), Second Cup Coffee Co. featuring Pinkberry Frozen Yogurt, and Share Tea. Locals of Lower Town love dining at Mu Goong Hwa Garden and Shawarma Palace. There is a surprising amount of green space with Beausoleil Community Garden and 380 Murray street Community Garden nearby The Astro. The closest pharmacy to The Astro is Shoppers Drug Mart. There are always new exhibits and events happening at Avant-Garde Bar & Gift Shop. Yoga Travels is a super popular fitness center with locals. Local schools of Lower Town include York Street Public School and Ecole elementaire catholique Sainte-Anne. There are many students in this neighbourhood as University of Ottawa Institute of the Environment is located within it.
